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US/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
UK/ˌɪn.kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
causing difficulty or problems, especially because it is the wrong time or place
In context
I am sorry to call at such an inconvenient time.
The bus stop is inconvenient because it is far from the office.
It would be inconvenient to move the meeting to Friday.
Words that go with inconvenient
adjective + noun
- inconvenient timeIs this an inconvenient time to talk?
- inconvenient locationThe shop has an inconvenient location.
- inconvenient truthHe refused to face the inconvenient truth.
- inconvenient hoursThe clinic keeps inconvenient hours for workers.
adverb + adjective
- highly inconvenientThe delay was highly inconvenient for passengers.
adjective + preposition
- inconvenient forMonday is inconvenient for most of us.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Sorry for the inconvenient.Correct: Sorry for the inconvenience.